latter
/ˈlæt.ɚ/ adjective B2- Near (or nearer) to the end. · the latter part of the century
- In the past, but close (or closer) to the present time. · In his latter years my dad became very absent-minded.
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“And how did this misfortune occur?” inquired the latter, resuming the interrupted conversation.
Come, come, do not strip the latter of his just rights to bestow them on the Corsican, who, to my mind, has usurped quite enough.”
Having acquitted themselves of their errand, and exchanged a hearty shake of the hand with Edmond, Danglars and Caderousse took their places beside Fernand and old Dantès,—the latter of whom attracted universal notice.
He questioned me concerning Captain Leclere’s death; and, as the latter had told me, gave me a letter to carry on to a person in Paris.
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